This cradle design prevents "guitar flip-out" if accidentally bumped. All contact points have "premium" black foam rubber covering. The spring-pull release makes it easy to fold, yet holds stand in locked position for stable setup radle design prevents "guitar flip-out" if accidentally bumped. All contact points have "premium" black rubber covering. The spring-pull release makes it easy to fold, yet holds stand in locked position for stable setup. Built on a aluminum frame, These Ultra electric guitars stands are wide based for a well balanced and stable stand for your acoustic instrument. The padded finish will not mark your finish on your guitar. Always check with your manufacturer to be sure your finsih will not interact with the padding on the stand when left on the stand for long periods of time. This is NOT a surgical tubing padding. It is a foam rubber durable padding that will protect your finish.